Maciek Kwiatkowski will take up the leadership of DCT Gdansk at the beginning of April 2013.As DCT continues its preparations for the next major extension phase, an internationally experienced authority in port management, Maciek Kwiatkowski…
For inland operators, Compliance, Safety & Technology make for heavy river traffic as software providers descend on a rapidly approaching, potentially lucrative niche market. Is there a panacea for subchapter M? Pending USCG Subchapter “M”…
Insurance specialist in the global freight industry, TT Club, sees proliferation in technological capabilities & tailored supply chain processes.A long-term supporter of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) Awards, TT Club sponsored the 2012 European Logistics Award…
At 131 million tons in 2012, total throughput in the Port of Hamburg remained slightly below the previous year.Hamburg nevertheless remains the second largest container port in Europe and consolidates its 14th place among container ports worldwide…
Retail Imports to Increase 8.5 Percent in February After East Coast/Gulf Coast Contract Deal is Reached. With a tentative contract deal reached with East Coast and Gulf Coast dockworkers but a key West Coast agreement unsettled, import cargo…
NRF Urges Labor and Management to Keep Ports Open Despite Rejection of LA/Long Beach Port Contract. The National Retail Federation today issued the following statement from Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold…
With year-on-year membership growth exceeding 15 per cent, WCA Family has continued to expand its membership support and services staff.On 1 February Reha Erman joined as a regional manager for the Americas, having spent the previous seven…
Stork Technical Services, a global provider of knowledge-based asset integrity management services for the oil and gas, chemical and power sectors, has underlined its commitment to safety with the appointment of Steven Law to the role of HSSEQ Director – UK & Africa…
PortVision launches $500,000 grant initiative to help improve U.S. Port & Waterway efficiency, safety and security.PortVision®, a leading provider of business intelligence solutions for the maritime industry, launches the PortVision CONNECT initiative…
Tideworks Technology® announce that Barranquilla Container Terminal chooses its Terminal Operating System (TOS).Barranquilla Container Terminal is a joint venture between SSA International and Sociedad Portuaria del Norte (SNP). The new facility…
ISS Palumbo has opened new offices in the UK marking the first step in its global expansion plans following its formation as a strategic partnership between Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) and offshore project logistics and freight forwarding specialists…
DP World celebrates the 100 millionth container to pass through DP World, UAE Region terminals in ten years.The 100 million TEU record was achieved between January 2003 and January 2013 and covers all container boxes handled in both Mina Rashid and Jebel Ali Port…
Crowley Maritime Corp. & Customized Brokers, its Miami-based Customs brokerage company, open 'Crowley Fresh' facility.Crowley Fresh features multiple humidity and temperature-controlled coolers and is open 24/7 to store and handle perishables arriving from Latin and South America…
Maersk Container Industry calls for tougher enforcement of European environmental legislation regarding reefer containers.'We urge the European Commission to ensure enforcement of existing EU legislation regarding insulation foam in reefer containers…
Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), a maritime services provider, is advising of 48 hour strike action in Greece by the Seamen’s Union from 0600 on Thursday 31 January until 0600 on Saturday 2 February 2013. ISS Greece has confirmed that…